Hi there — thanks! I did spend a bunch of time with them in the run and coop throughout the day. Our coop is in a secure barn and the run is secure inside a fenced paddock. Our Great Pyr usually hangs out nearby … so I don’t think it was a predator. Who knows what it was. I’m glad they seem to have solid instincts — curious but vigilant — and a good roo is among them!
It’s amazing all the stages chicks go through. Sounds like you have a flock enjoying adolescence!Mine all did that ( 2 ) sets of young pullets) and it's a sweltering 100 here?!? They're all piled together I gently swoop them out after awhile so they can learn they won't DIE outside and they can cool off in wet dirt, drink, eat, etc. ! First batch I assumed they were having fun pretending to be top dogs while hens were outside( like sitting in Dad's recliner while he's gone) now they're fine . It's like a senior high school! Now those 1st set of chicks are my BULLIES!!! It's like they turned Seniors overnight! Poop heads! They bullied next set of 4 chicks even though they were raised together for 4 weeks! Chickens are goofballs. The 2nd set of chicks are now brave and all is well now , that took about 10 -14 days but they finally got it. Now roost time that's a different story . I've been lazy since it's so hot and let them roost outside in my secured coop/run ( kind of like sleeping in a tent in backyard! Lol
